Initially stunning the world by resigning, fans have noticed Miss USA left a subtle message on social media.
Noelia Voigt became Miss USA last year September and stunned the world when she resigned from the title earlier this week.
In a message on social media, Voigt cited mental health issues as the reason for stepping back. In the Instagram post on Monday (May 6) she emphasised the importance of maintaining good physical and mental health and thanked all of her fans for the support.
However, eagle-eyed fans noticed she had left a hidden message inside of her statement.
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“In life, I strongly value the importance of making decisions that feel best for you and your mental health,” the statement began.
“My journey as Miss USA has been incredibly meaningful, representing Utah with pride, and later the USA at Miss Universe.
“Sadly, I have made the very tough decision to resign from the title of Miss USA 2023.
“I am grateful for the love and support of the fans, old and new, my family, my friends, my coaches, former state and local directors, and my darling beloved Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia.
“Lifelong friendships and connections that I had the opportunity to make along the way while attending different events, and competing in state pageants, Miss USA, and Miss Universe are invaluable things I will be forever grateful for.
“Every time someone asked me what my favorite part of being Miss USA was, I would always share with them how much I loved getting to work with Smile Train, being a fervent advocate for anti-bullying, dating violence awareness and prevention, immigration rights and reform, and shedding light on my roots as the first Venezuelan-American woman to win Miss USA.
“Never could have I imagined the journey that my childhood dream would take me on.
“Constant and consistent hard work and dedication all lead me to where I am today, and I hope over the lat seven years of competing in pageantry and sharing my journey with you all is something that inspires you to never give up on your dreams, whatever they may be.
“Eternal gratitude fills my heart when I think about the platform I was given to make a difference, the feeling of achieving a lifelong dream, and connecting with people all over the world, just as I said I would do on the Miss USA stage.
“Deep down I know that this is just the beginning of a new chapter for me, and my hope is that I continue to inspire others to remain steadfast, prioritize your mental health, advocate for yourself and others using your voice, and never be afraid of what the future holds , even if it feels uncertain.
"How I wish I could hug all of you. I love you all with all of my heart and always will Peace of love, always. Noelia Voigt."
If you failed to spot the hidden message, don’t feel too bad as it is very subtle.
The first letter from the start of each sentence ends up spelling out ‘IM SILENCED’, which many users eventually picked up on, although this only works if you ignore the final paragraph.
However, many were left wondering what Voigt meant by this, with some deducing that the now former Miss USA has been prevented from speaking the larger or additional reason that wanted her to step away from the title.
UNILAD has contacted Miss USA for comment.
If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone
Topics: Community, Social Media, Mental Health, Health
Gerrard Kaonga